The Canadian Lutheran Posts

May 23, 2011

Lessons from the non-rapture

What can we learn from the Harold Camping “Rapture” experience? 1.   False prophets are still with us. They aren’t confined to biblical times 2.   Teaching about the end times and the return of Christ, even with believers, is confused and littered with false teaching. 3. …

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May 21, 2011

Volcano threatens Nicaragua congregations

The eruption of a volcano in northwest Nicaragua could affect members of Iglesia Luterana Sinodo de Nicaragua (ILSN) congregations. News reports say Telica Volcano, which is near the city of Leon recently become more active and scientists report increased seismic activity. Associated Press quotes the…

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May 20, 2011

Fasten your seatbelts for the return of Jesus…or not.

by Michael Keith Jesus may return today or Sunday, May 22 or any day thereafter but I feel somewhat justified in saying He will not return on Saturday, May 21. The news media is buzzing because of another attempt by someone to name the day…

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May 20, 2011

Sharing God’s gardening gifts

by James Morgan As you go about planting your vegetable garden this spring, keep these words in mind from the hymn For the Fruits of His Creation in Lutheran Service Book: “For the plowing, sowing, reaping, Silent growth while we are sleeping, Future needs in…

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May 19, 2011

Eleven Christians walk free from Iranian court

An advocacy group for persecuted Christians, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), reports that an Iranian court has acquitted eleven members of an evangelical denomination who were charged with “action against the order of the country” and drinking alcohol. The charges referred to their involvement in a…

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May 17, 2011

Watching and waiting for Manitoba flood waters

by Keven Drews PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE — At least one local Lutheran family is counting its blessings after government officials breached a dike early Saturday to avert a larger crisis. Eva Korfman, a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, said water from the breached dike at…

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